Indexes in SQL Server can greatly enhance the performance of queries, especially on large datasets. Indexes are similar to the index in a book – they help locate data faster. In SQL Server, there are ...

This SQL script provides a detailed view of index allocation, filegroup usage, and physical storage for user tables in any SQL Server database. It's a valuable tool for DBAs and data engineers aiming ...

In an earlier tip I discussed how indexes can speed up processing. It's only fair that I also talk about when indexes don't help. First: Because indexes don't always help but do always increase the ...